At the end of the day, I realize that you'll be part of an Administration who has a President that will set the agenda.

A little bit of background. Currently the Department of the Navy, the primary party responsible for Camp LeJeune, for the Marine Corps, is asserting that it can determine which Federally funded and statutorily mandated scientific studies…

I show great favor towards anybody who graduated from Wake Forest, because it shows good judgment by not just the students, but the parents.

And it disturbs me when the Secretary seeks an extension of time because we are forcing a veteran then to drag out the conclusion of their appeal.

It is my belief that we should move this nomination as quickly as we can.

The position you seek is one of the most important roles in ensuring that veterans and their families are being well served by the VA.

I hope that is a goal that we can shoot for, though.

I feel extremely confident that we are the most fortunate at VA to have four incredibly qualified and passionate individuals chosen to be at the VA.

In order to become a 21st Century organization, DVA will have to change some past methods used to communicate with other government agencies, the Congress, the media, and most importantly, our veterans.

I am grateful that President Obama has put his faith in Major Duckworth's candidacy.

I believe that you will find GEN Shinseki to be exactly the kind of tough, innovative and insightful Secretary that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs at this extremely critical time.

I have the highest percentage increase of retired military in my State of any State in the country.